On October 4, R&R Logging was awarded a $5,000 Small Business Forgivable loan from the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development program and the Choctaw Development Fund. R&R Logging is a newly founded trucking company that is owned and operated by Rodney Manley in Heavener.
Manley has been in the trucking industry for over a decade, carrying on a family tradition for five generations. R&R Logging provides transportation services, primarily logging; that consists of safely moving logs from job location to wood/paper mills that use forestry products to generate items that are used in construction, furniture, paper and packaging products.
Manley will use the funds received from the Choctaw Nation to purchase an additional scale system for the log truck that will assist in the efficient operations of R&R Logging.
“The wide-spread increase of wooden products in Southeast Oklahoma and Southwest Arkansas has directly increased the growth in demand for logging trucks,” states Christian Hampton, Choctaw Nation Small Business Advisor. “We’re honored to provide this forgivable loan to Manley, he is fueled by desire to follow in the footsteps of generations before him, which is an inspiration to all. He is the perfect Chahtaprenuer to receive this forgivable loan.”
The Choctaw Development Fund supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the territories of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
For more information on R&R Logging call, (918) 647- 6691
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On October 4, R&R Logging was awarded a $5,000 Small Business Forgivable loan from the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development program and the Choctaw Development Fund. R&R Logging is a newly founded trucking company that is owned and operated by Rodney Manley in Heavener.
About The Choctaw Development Fund
The Choctaw Development Fund supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the territories of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The Choctaw Development Fund partners with the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD). The CSBD is a single source contact for member advisory in the business start-up and existing business enhancement processes that increase the opportunity for success through partnerships with state, federal, and tribal resources. Our focus is delivering technical assistance, training programs, and access to capital for individuals and entrepreneurs in an effort to build successful, job-creating, Choctaw-owned companies within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
About The Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 208,000 tribal members and 11,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.
